Beautiful 200 year old barns converted into 12 craft studio workshops which cover a range of crafts, including:
· Glass blowing and stained glass making
· Jewellery making
· Several types of wood working
· Interior designs and soft furnishings
· Violin making
· Painting and picture framing
· Plants and shrubs
The crafts people are always delighted to share their knowledge with visitors and you will see and buy many fine examples of their work.
The main gift shop which is quirky in design with many hidden nooks and crannies, stocks many unusual gifts and treats for your house including toys, pictures, jewellery, high quality clothes as well as houseware and glass. Christmas in the shop is always a special favourite with its "oldie worldie" feel.
The British Craft Gallery houses a fine selection of artwork from metal forgings through pottery; carvings; bronzes and hand made jewellery and cards. Exhibitions of specific artists are listed on the website.
Finally, the farmhouse restaurant, which has seating for about 100 people at any one time is a pleasure all of its own. The food is made at the Centre and is freshly cooked each day. The soups and lunches are wholesome, hearty and good value and the cakes and puddings are "to die for". Put all of this delightful fare alongside the spectacular views, over the duck ponds outside the restaurant, of Hanbury Church and the Malvern Hills in the distance or perhaps just sit by the roaring log fire in the lounge (in Winter) and you will have a lovely relaxing time no matter what time of day you visit. In the evening, the restaurant is transformed into a cosy a la carte restaurant with exquisite food.
The centre is located on the B4091 on the edge of Hanbury Village and is close to the M5 and the M42 motorways. It is surrounded by countryside and has many footpaths crossing close by. There is ample free parking and no charge for admission.
The Centre caters for disabled people, although some of the upper areas cannot be accessed with a wheelchair due to the age of the buildings. Coaches are welcome by appointment.